Middle English

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Etymology

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Anglo-Norman renoun, late Anglo-Norman form of renun. Compare Old French renon, renom

Noun

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renoun (uncountable)

  1. reputation; infamy (usually positive)

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  • English: renown

Old French

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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re- +‎ noun (name).

Noun

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renoun oblique singularm (oblique plural renouns, nominative singular renouns, nominative plural renoun)

  1. reputation; infamy (usually positive)

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